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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
MID MOUNT Z-RIDER
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 0
POWER UNIT MODELS
ZM2200K
ZM2200KU
ZM2500K
ZM2500KH
MZM2200KH
MOWER UNIT MODELS
ZM5200M ZM6100M
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
M Z M 22 00 KH
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MOWER ORIENTATION ENGINE HP
POWER UNIT
M – Middle Market 22 – Engine Horse Power 00 – Series Designation K – Kohler Engine
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive 25 – Engin
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable 10. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved roadways. fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add 11. STOP engine immediately after striking an fuel with engine running. Add fuel outdoors only obstruction. Inspect machine and repair damage with engine stopped and coo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................4 FAMILIARIZATION....................................................................................5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................6-9 Pre-start Checklist .................................................................................................6 Start
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR’S SEAT FUEL TANK AUXILLARY FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED CONTROL BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH KEY SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL PARKING MOTION CONTROL BRAKE LEVER LEVER (JOYSTICK) FOOTREST DECK LIFT LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, shows SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-RIDER. Its purpose, as
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with Make the following checks and perform the service hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement required before each start-up. of the mower is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed operations should be performed only from the to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in operator’s position in the seat. A small movemen
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES, “STOP” PARKING BRAKE POSITION This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is controlled by a single motion control lever or joystick. This single control lever (joystick) controls the direction of motion, Forward and Reverse, and the speed of motion. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward. Move the control rearward to propel the machine in re
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.5. PARKING BRAKE WARNING 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave brake lever back to the engaged position. machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop NOTE: Motion control lever (joystick) must be in blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. the Neutral position to engage brake. See Figure. 2.6. NOTE: Engaging the parking brake locks the motion control lever (joystick) in the neutr
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any position, DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine using deck lift lever. See Figure 2.8. motion. Move motion control lever gently and with NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to adjust caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or cutting height. direction. 2.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 1. Return motion control lever (joystick) to neutral. IMPORTANT: Op
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION d. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use Refer to your engine owner’s manual for genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a oil specifications. local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. e. Change oil filter at every oil change. For the correct part or information for a particular Refer to your engine owner’s manual for SNAPPER mower, always mention the model and service instruc
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be necessary to raise mower deck 1. Foot Rest Removal higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure a. Lower deck to lowest setting. machine with safety blocks. b. Remove foot rest. See Figure 3.3. d. Clean underside of mower deck, c. Removal of foot rest will allow access removing all accumulation of grass to deck belt. clippings and debris. e. Clean top of deck, removing all
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 3. Power Transfer Shaft 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. from a grease gun. See Figure 3.7. See Figure 3.5. VIEW IS SHOWN WITH PARTS REMOVED FOR LUBRICATE CLEAR VIEW OF SHAFT POWER TRANSFER SHAFT LUBRICATE FRONT BEARINGS WHEEL FIGURE 3.5 2. Transaxle
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 3.5.2. FUEL FILTER POSITION DECK Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to LIFT LEVER IN “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST HIGHEST CUTTING be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to POSITION. prevent fuel spillage or perform filter change when PLACE WOODEN fuel tank and fuel line are empty. BLOCKS UNDER FRONT AND REAR OF DECK. WARNING Allow engine to c
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page) TRANSFER SHAFT 5. Remove shoulder bolts, washers and nuts from rear lift arm. See Figure 3.11. LOCK REAR COLLAR LIFT ARM TAKE OFF SHAFT REAR LINK SHOULDER PLATE BOLT, WASHER & NUT THREADED END FIGURE 3.13 FIGURE 3.11 IMPORTANT: Mower deck is extremely heavy. Be very 6. Disconnect pull bar from front axle by removing careful when removing deck from p
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS DANGER The following mower deck and component Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. However, if there is difficulty in making these adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS dealer. The joystick controls the movement and
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 10. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck 4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) to the highest cutting position. (Continued) 11. Place a wooden block under the front and 6. Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both rear edge of the mower deck. front and rear deck support brackets on the high side of deck. Located above each support 12. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck bracket, on the top part of the power unit to a lower cutting
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.4 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or adjustments and/or repairs. service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug WARNING wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow around cutting blades. Blades are extr
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.6 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 4.5.2. BLADE SHARPENING Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows 1. Remove blade. See Figure 4.5. signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. 4.6.1. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove power unit foot rest. BLADE 2. Remove old belt. 4.6.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Route belt around blade pulleys and idler pulley in same the position as old belt was removed. It may be necessary to use a pry bar to pull idler
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4. With cell caps removed, connect battery WARNING charger to battery terminals. RED to positive Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover (+) terminal and BLACK to negative (-) located on battery harness. This prevents metal from terminal. touching the positive terminal which could cause 5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 sparks. Cables must be connected to battery hours. An alternative fast charge should be terminals in the proper positio
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Battery Condition Chart State of Charge Syringe Hydrometer Digital Voltmeter Five Ball Hydrometer 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 1.280 12.80v Five Balls Floating 100% Charged 1.265 12.60v Four Balls Floating 75% Charged 1.210 12.40v Three Balls Floating 50% Charged 1.160 12.10v Two Balls Floating 25% Charged 1.120 11.90v One Ball Floating 0% Charged Less than 1.100 Less than 11.80v Zero Balls Floating 4.7.4. BATTERY TESTING WARNING There are two type
